MSDH reports 2,698 new cases of COVID-19 and 22 deaths statewide

Today MSDH is reporting an additional 2,698 cases of COVID-19 in Mississippi and 22 deaths.

Seven of these deaths occurred between December 23 and December 26.

An additional 15 deaths occurred between November 1 and December 22, identified from death certificate reports.

Mississippi’s total of COVID-19 cases is now 535,258, with 10,420 deaths.